This is something for the joke forum....There was an Aussie, Melbourne airport, middle caressing finger and a handshake

For anyone interested, the Euorpean handshake comes from the time when we all had swords and the majoity are right handed. The handshake was proof that you weren't trying to kill some guy.

That is the reason UK drive on the left, away from the sword hand, same the house of commons have two lines drawn between the parties, just over two sword lengths away.

Just some history, there is no leeway far lefties.

When I have the time I tend to shake their hand and not let go.

Just stand there and talk with them about nothing at all while holding their hand. Its quite funny to see their reactions. Then I continue on my way.

"Hello mate" and out goes the hand for a handshake.

"Hello laddie" as he tries to guess your nationality, out comes the offered hand for a shake.

We're all familiar with these tailor salesmen, yes? Indians, Bangladeshis, Nepalese.

As I understand it, Indians and Bangladeshis (not sure about Nepalese) eat with only one hand as they wipe with the other.

Can someone clue me in on which hand is the eating hand and which the wiping, and that hand that is offered by the salesman, which one is that, the eating hand or the wiping hand?

if the gay thread wasn't enough .... out comes more stupid racism!

(are touts annoying? of course ... but if you have been in Phuket for more than 24 hours you should be WAY beyond crying about any of them!)

>>if the gay thread wasn't enough .... out comes more stupid racism!

jd are you a forum stalker?  Appears to be so.

the Euorpean handshake comes from the time when we all had swords and the majoity are right handed.

I know I handle my sword with my right hand, but I wash my hands afterwards

During each and every day your hands make contact with surfaces ...

True.

Q: After you have washed and dried your hands in a public toilet what's the first thing you do?

A: Open the toilet door to get out using the handle used by every other user, mostly non-hand-washers, of that toilet.

Elbow, tip of foot..

Having said that, I used a toilet in a Borders bookshop in Florida once where there was a sign over the basin saying "Staff Must Wash Hands". I waited for ages but no staff came in to wash my hands for me, so I had to leave unwashed

"Hello mate" and out goes the hand for a handshake.

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if the gay thread wasn't enough .... out comes more stupid racism!

(are touts annoying? of course ... but if you have been in Phuket for more than 24 hours you should be WAY beyond crying about any of them!)

jdinasia, do you ever have anything that is actually helpful input, or have you ever started a thread or do you just troll around making stupid comments and assumptions?

In looking at your posts in your profile it seems the latter.

FYI-this thread was opened "toungue-in cheek", just a shot at some humor to liven things up.

One guy on the beach road only has one arm.......dosnt bear thinking about.....

Ha. Obviously, you people lack great beauty and class like me. The tailor touts greet me with hello friend or good to see you my handsum friend. Clearly I have been taken to the bosom of the locals, as they do not call many farangs friends. I wag my stubby little finger in your direction.

On the other hand, walking over to Starbucks today, I was disappointed by the tuktuk drivers that didn't put any effort into getting my business. I wonder if after 2 years of asking me and getting a no, they have deduced that I do not need a tuk tuk. They are a genius group these drivers.

During each and every day your hands make contact with surfaces ...

True.

Q: After you have washed and dried your hands in a public toilet what's the first thing you do?

A: Open the toilet door to get out using the handle used by every other user, mostly non-hand-washers, of that toilet.

Having said that, I used a toilet in a Borders bookshop in Florida once where there was a sign over the basin saying "Staff Must Wash Hands". I waited for ages but no staff came in to wash my hands for me, so I had to leave unwashed

A: Use the paper i dried my hands off with to turn the tap off, open the door and toss it in the bin holding the door open with my butt.

Or: In the case of no paper, only blowdryer; turn the tap off and open the door with my elbow.

I must admit i have also used my shoeclad foot in worst case scenarios.

Never thought this would be my first post..

Hello everyone!!

-LE

I always have my boxing gloves on hand when out in town, never know when you need them. Scares the handshakers away, hmm, or is it my face?